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The UN's top court has dismissed Sudan's allegations against the UAE for complicity in genocide related to the Sudanese civil war, citing lack of jurisdiction due to the UAE's opt-out of Article 9 of the Genocide Convention. Sudan claimed the UAE supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in systematic attacks against non-Arab communities, including mass killings and forced displacement. The court's decision, made by a 14-2 vote, highlights the challenges of holding states accountable...

Rwanda is in the "early stage" of discussions with the Trump administration regarding the acceptance of migrants deported by the US, as stated by Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungireh. The talks are not unprecedented, as Rwanda had previously agreed to accept migrants from the UK, although that scheme was abandoned due to legal challenges after a change in the UK government. Nduhungireh emphasized the Rwandan government’s willingness to assist migrants facing global issues, while noting...

The reopened inquest into the mysterious death of ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli will continue this week in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg. Expert witnesses are scheduled to provide testimony that contradicts the findings of the initial inquest. This ongoing legal process aims to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Luthuli's death, which has remained a subject of intrigue and speculation since it occurred. Full Article

The Special Investigating Unit rejected a legal opinion that aimed to legitimize a controversial R18.6 million Covid-19 cleaning tender. This tender, if accepted, could have led to the dismissal of Helen Botes, the acting chief operations officer of the City of Johannesburg. The rejection underscores the ongoing scrutiny and challenges surrounding the management of Covid-19 related contracts and their implications for city officials. Full Article

Sudanese paramilitary forces, specifically the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.), launched an attack on Port Sudan, targeting an airport and civilian facilities with exploding drones, causing limited damage but no reported casualties. This marks the first strike on Port Sudan since the civil war began in 2023, as tensions escalate between the military and R.S.F. amid a rising civilian death toll, with over 11 million displaced and 150,000 killed. The conflict, rooted in a failed alliance...

Catherine Heathwood & Catherine ByaruhangaBBC NewsTidjane Thiam, ex-CEO of Credit Suisse and leader of the Ivorian opposition, is contesting a court ruling that disqualified him from the presidential race due to his dual nationality. Thiam argues that the ruling, based on a 1961 nationality law, is politically motivated and undermines his Ivorian citizenship, which he claims is inalienable. Despite relinquishing his French nationality, Thiam faces a legal challenge as his party protests his disqualification ahead...